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A fugitive from justice, an impossible mission, and a taste for murder Nail-biting? You'll chew your fingers off! Hiding away in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea, odd jobbing as a photographer and trek guide, ex-mountaineer Peter Blake stays under the radar. A wise move, given he's wanted by the FBI. But when a shady character who "deals in information" approaches him, flanked by a couple of heavies, Peter's luck begins to wane. Amos ...

A totally gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat Max Donovan, a man who uses his knowledge of far-flung corners of the earth and a fair bit of muscle to 'fix things', is relaxing by the sea in Senegal. But his much-needed holiday after a botched operation in Malaysia, where he broke more than he fixed, is abruptly interrupted when a man is knifed on the beach. When Donovan makes chase, the killer steals his car. No...

Meet Max Donovan, a man who was kicking butt when Jack Reacher was still in diapers... Vietnam veteran Max Donovan is in Bangkok, and very hungover, when his friend "Fat" Freddie Fields is arrested in San Francisco for the murder of an Australian diplomat. He knows his old buddy would never hurt a fly, so he rushes back to the Bay Area to help. There he locks horns with the District Attorney who seems intent on pursuing the case. Suspect...

Max lands a dangerous mission on an Indian Ocean island quickly descending into chaos... Since a bomb blew him through a hotel window in Colombo, international fixer Max Donovan's life has become more complicated. He is in possession of a manuscript which is proof of a revolutionary insurgency encircling Sri Lanka. He is not, however, in possession of its author, Osbert - just his beguiling niece, who wants Donovan's help. Their adversar...

This book is about how a Bassari village is being incorporated into larger national structures in Senegal through seasonal and long-term migration. It explains how the effects of migration have been controlled and shaped and discusses how migration have strengthened the village power structure.

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How can students and scholars effectively prepare for, and succeed at, a career in the non-academic world of applied anthropology? This guide presents the answers. It relates how to acquire and use the skills essential for work as a practitioner.

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How can anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners? This book is designed to help students prepare for a career in putting anthropology to work in the world. The book:- Provides an introduction to the discipline of anthropology and its contribution to the world, - Outlines the shape of anthropological practice today, - Describes how students can prepare for a career in practice, - Sets out a framework for career planning,...

A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology is an essential resource for anyone contemplating a career path outside of the academy and wishing to apply anthropological principles to their work in a wide range of professional settings.

A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary, collaborative anthropological practice written primarily by non-academic anthropologist practitioners. The diverse range of topics includes professional training and preparation, job-hunting, professional development, career planning, ethics, teamwork, and other important aspects of anthropological practice beyond the confines of academia. Key practice sect...

Development Anthropology "illustrates how anthropology is used in international development work, and focuses on how anthropology can provide the understanding of context essential to effective project design and implementation.

Today, more Americans than ever are going abroad to visit, work, or study. Increasingly, the ability to communicate and work in cross-cultural situations is seen as an important determinant of success in business, government, education, and the social services. Being successful depends less on what you know of a particular culture than it does on what you know about managing new cultural situations.This book provides a comprehensive and practi...